When to Seek Therapy

Life brings challenges. While the joys and stresses of life are common to every person, we don’t all react the same way to the same things. Many people experience emotional and physical difficulties when faced with serious challenges such as: life-threatening illnesses or accidents, changes in marital status, the death of a loved one, financial problems, family struggles, or ongoing issues related to the workplace or school. When these problems occur thoughts of contentment and happiness seem more elusive than ever. Family and friends may step up with well-meant help or advice, but their help may not to be enough and can, in fact, do more harm than good. If you find that you are “stuck” and need help, turning to someone with the right educational background, training, experience and commitment can make a real difference. Turn to Dr. Valerie Macleod.

There are symptoms that signal the need for therapy. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, Dr. Macleod can help you:

Sadness

Depression

Anxiety

Fear

Isolation

Anger

Grief

Discontent

Breakdown of relationships

Problems at work or school

Behavior changes, especially changes in sleeping or eating patterns

Feeling overwhelmed or out-of-control

Dr. Macleod will partner with you to decide on the best course of action. Her counseling techniques are designed to empower and support you as you resolve your problem or accomplish your goal. Therapy is meant to help you increase your self-confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness and improve the quality of your life.

Dr. Macleod will provide the most useful, informative, and sensitive care possible. She will use her experience and expertise so that you—like so many of her clients—can achieve lasting success, overcome the challenges that have been the cause of stress, and attain your long sought-after goals.